A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3731387 Details
Epoch: 172 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3733270 epoch_slot_no: 18070 block_no: 3731213 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2020-02-05 02:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc98c26140e296f355ee467d209f7a01bb9e1a08e3d561207351b2c79a0b09539Block Operator
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